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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.44, 862.08 and 428.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.44, 862.08 and 428.24 is: 591.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.44 : 862.08 = 428.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.44/862.08 = 428.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.44x = 862.08 × 428.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.44x = 369,177.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,177.14/624.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.21

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